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Windows 7 Sales Top Vista's Rollout Windows 7 Japan Sales 'Fantastic' Microsoft Will Shed 800 More Jobs Revised MSN Home Page Previewed Ballmer on IT Spending Recovery Vista More Secure Than Windows XP Score one for Windows 7. The initial sales of the latest version of Microsoft's flagship operating system surpassed Vista's performance during its first few days on the U.S. market. Sales of Microsoft's Windows 7 OS have been "fantastic" in Japan since its launch last month, CEO Steve Ballmer said, but declined to provide specific numbers for Microsoft's second-largest market. Software giant Microsoft said it will cut 800 positions worldwide. The latest round is part of Microsoft's previously announced move to eliminate 5,000 jobs or five percent of its workforce. Microsoft has previewed its redesigned MSN.com home page, with changes featuring Bing search, the top news and entertainment stories, and some of the most popular social networks. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said corporate spending on information technology will not recover to levels seen in recent years before the global economic slowdown, as capital is more scarce these days. Windows Vista significantly outperforms Windows XP when it comes to enhanced security, according to a Microsoft report. It said infection rates for Vista were significantly lower than XP.   FULL STORY   FULL STORY   FULL STORY   FULL STORY   FULL STORY   FULL STORY   Windows 7 Sales Top Vista's Rollout   Windows 7 Japan Sales 'Fantastic' Microsoft Will Shed 800 More Jobs Reductions not linked to Windows 7.   FULL STORY Revised MSN Home Page Previewed Microsoft finds portals still matter.   FULL STORY Ballmer on IT Spending Recovery Says it won't reach previous levels.   FULL STORY Vista More Secure Than Windows XP Windows 7 security could be expensive.   FULL STORY Win 7 Upgrade Headaches Irk Some MS Exits as Family Guy Sponsor MS Warns: Don't Abuse Upgrades Microsoft-Yahoo Deal Misses Deadline Smooth Windows 7 Installs Reported Utilities for Microsoft's Windows 7 OS Windows 7 Faces Enterprise Hurdles Glitches Mar Upgrades To Windows 7 An Upbeat Launch for Windows 7 Windows Demand Boosts Microsoft Windows 7: Fresh Start for Microsoft? Microsoft's Math: Vista Plus 1 Is 7 Is Your PC Ready for Windows 7? Microsoft Rolls Out Windows 7 OS Bing Will Search Twitter and Facebook Windows 7 Will Get a Warm Welcome Win7 Good, But Don't Pay To Upgrade Windows 7 Code Focuses on Security With XP Dying, Prepare for Windows 7 Customize Your Win 7 Installation Windows 7 Difference Is Clear Economy May Slow Windows 7 Rollout Eager To Upgrade To Windows 7?   More on this topic...

Eager To Upgrade To Windows 7? First be sure your PC can take it. Average Rating: Vista More Secure Than Windows XP Windows 7 security could be expensive. Average Rating: Windows Demand Boosts Microsoft Consumer demand may drive revenue. Average Rating: Windows 7 Sales Top Vista's Rollout No bugs as Patch Tuesday looms. Average Rating: Microsoft Will Shed 800 More Jobs Reductions not linked to Windows 7. Average Rating: Revised MSN Home Page Previewed Microsoft finds portals still matter. Average Rating:

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Enterprise Hardware Spotlight

Dell Unveils Super-Thin Adamo XPS Laptop Dell painted a picture in broad strokes of its forthcoming Adamo XPS ultra-thin laptop, which packs a host of high-tech goodies while appealing to trend-conscious consumers with visual style.   PCs Shed Pounds and CD Drives, Gain Touchscreens Even with all the attention lavished on Apple's iPhone and Amazon's Kindle this year, your PC likely is still the center of your digital universe. Here's a look at what the season's computer trends mean for you.   New Multimedia Device Joins Parade of E-Readers The e-reader market is getting yet another entry, with a report that Creative Labs is unveiling a tablet. The device, called a Mediabook, was shown at the Singapore-based company's general meeting.

Enterprise Technology Spotlight

Colocation Takes on New Meaning With Trade Show At the American Internet Services Second Annual Technology Expo, the massive 80,000-square-foot Lightwave Data Center, owned and operated by AIS, was opened to the public for viewing.   New York Charges Intel with Anticompetitive Actions Intel's antitrust troubles haven't ended with the European Union. New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has charged Intel with bribery, coercion and other anticompetitive activities.   U.S. Cyber Center Opens To Battle Computer Attacks The U.S. is behind the curve in the fight against computer criminals, so Homeland Security officials have opened a $9 million center to better coordinate the government's response to cyberattacks.

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